DONKEYA talking donkey who joins Shrek on the run from Farquaad's guards. Quite thechatterbox, he is not deterred by Shrek's looks and practically forces himself intohis good graces. Easily frightened and pushy, but also an optimistic with heart.

DRAGONA dragon that has been charged with guarding Princess Fiona in her isolatedcastle. She eventually falls in love with Donkey and attempts to keep him thereforever. Imposing and flirtatious, but tired of her job as the glorified babysitter.

FIONAThe beautiful princess of Far Far Away, she transforms into an ogre every nightwhen the sun sets. Rescued by Shrek and eventually falls in love with him. Quirky,blunt, and multitalented, she is not an ordinary princess.

GINGYA gingerbread man initially kidnapped by Lord Farquaad. His wit and resolution help him bothavoid trouble and inspire the rest of the fairytale creatures.

LORD FARQUAADThe comically short, ruthless ruler of Duloc. He is in search of a princess to marryso that he can become king. Has an intensely unfair bias against fairytalecreatures that stems from a resentment of his father. Self-absorbed, lonely, and cruel.

PINOCCHIOThe leader of the fairytale creatures. He is an animated puppet whose nose grows every time he lies.Plenty of sass with a penchant for lying.

SHREKOur story's title character. A big, green, terrifying ogre who lives alone on aswamp. He embarks on a journey to rid his land of fairytale creatures and, alongthe way, falls in love with Fiona. Begins as a grumpy hermit, but reveals his layersand eventually becomes the hero. He has a Scottish accent.